Publications by authors named "Avishai D Shuter"
Article Synopsis
- Viruses in a specific subfamily can significantly impact captive snakes, with documented infections primarily found in certain snake families, causing either no symptoms or respiratory/oral diseases.
- A study began in June 2019 that screened 165 confiscated snakes for serpentovirus; 56% tested positive, with infections found in various species from Asia, Africa, South America, and one from Australia.
- Clinical signs of infection included weight loss, abnormal behavior, and respiratory issues, with postmortem results showing severe inflammation and necrosis; this research highlights the need for serpentovirus screening in captive snake populations.
The entire online HIV Medical Association US registry was invited to complete a questionnaire regarding beliefs and practices related to smoking in persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). 363/486 returned completed questionnaires. Respondents from 43 states reported caring for 76,570 PLWHAs.
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